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Eric Tucker
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Eric Tucker
Eric Tucker is a Chicago-based artist and educator. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University Northwest and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Chicago (2001). Tucker has been in numerous regional group exhibitions including at venues such as Koehnline Museum of Art, I space, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI. Solo exhibitions include Zg Gallery, Chicago, IU East, Richmond, IN, New Harmony Gallery for Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN. Eric currently lives in Hammond, Indiana, and Chairs the Art and Design Department at South Suburban College in South Holland, IL.
Artist Statement
This body of work represents my continued investigation into the similarities between geometric and organic forms. This notion has been the driving force behind my work for many years. To me, it represents a commonality between things usually perceived as opposites. However, the similarities seem to outweigh the differences, and I find richness in exploring the subtleties of their resemblance. Crystalline structures, the movement of water and seasonal cycles are patterns from the organic world that embody this principle on scales from the minuscule to the celestial. Whether the patterns are visual, tactile or temporal, approximate or precise, they share this quality of the geometric and organic overlapping or mirroring one another. I live in the industrial landscape of the Lake Michigan shore. This place, its richly textured, weathered steel structures against an expansive backdrop of water, has profoundly influenced my work. Again, it is a melding of the geometric and organic, but this instance is different. The relationship between landscape and architecture speaks of the enduring and ephemeral. The waves will persist long after the structures deteriorate. I hope my work will articulate this balance between fleeting and the immutable.
EDUCATION
2001
M.F.A. Sculpture, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
1998
B.A. Fine Arts. Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
SOLO and TWO-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2018
“From the Shore” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Hidden Perspectives” Bachman Gallery, South Shore Arts, Munster, IN
Two-Person Exhibition with Rine Boyer
2011
“Colorplanes” solo exhibition, Indiana University East, Richmond, IN
2010
“South of no North” solo exhibition, Indiana University Northwest Gallery for
Contemporary Art, Gary, IN
“No Such Thing as Nothing” solo exhibition, Substation 9, Hammond, IN
2009
Solo Exhibition, Depot Museum and Art Gallery, Beverly Shores, IN
“Garden Sculpture Installation” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
Collaborative sculptures with Derek Walter
2008
"Colorplates" solo exhibition, New Harmony Center for
Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN
2004
"Eric Tucker, Recent Sculpture," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001
“Recent Sculpture,” Gallery Northwest, Gary, Indiana
GROUP EXHIBITIOINS
2020
“Hybernate” Workshop 4200, Chicago, IL
“Group Show” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2019
“Fun, Fun, Fun” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2018
“Summer Show” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2017
“Geometric Complexions” Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL
“Second International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibit” Middle Tennessee State University, Murphreesboro, TN
2016
“Art from the Heartland” Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
“Faculty Exhibition” Lee E. Dulgar Gallery, South Holland, IL
2015
“Zg Summer Show” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Hybrid’s Paradise” Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
“Working Local: Art meets Industry” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
“Winter Group Show” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Ways of Making: Line” Governors State University, University Village, IL
“Pedagogy” Union Street Gallery, Chicago Heights, IL
2014
“Zg Summer 2014” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Alumni Exhibition” Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Gary, IN
“Faculty Exhibition” Lee E. Dulgar Gallery, South Holland, IL
2013
“Night Lights” 22, Berwyn, IL
2012
“10th Anniversary Show” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
“Mirthe, Delighte, Awe” Co-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago, IL
“12x12 Alumni Exhibition” Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
“Faculty Exhibition” South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
“Blank Page” 22, Berwyn, IL
2011
“Sculpture Today: New Forces, New Forms” Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI
2010
“Sculpture Invasion” Koehnline Museum of Art, Des Plaines, IL 2009
“66th Salon Show”, Bachman Gallery, Munster, IN
“Review/Preview” Depot Museum and Art Gallery, Beverly Shores, IN
“Clusterf#@k” Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL 2008
"Infrastructure" Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
"Homecoming Exhibition" Uncle Freddy's Gallery, Hammond, IN
"A View from the Passenger's Side Window: Midwest Landscapes" Indiana University Northwest Gallery for Contemporary Art, Gary, IN
"Momentary Silence," Uncle Freddy's Gallery, Highland, IN
2007
"Bright," I-Space, Chicago, IL
"64th Salon Show," Bachman Gallery, Munster, IN
"Group Show, Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2006
"Summer Show," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
"Art Chicago," Butler Feild, Chicago, IL
2005
"Working Process," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
"Summer Show '05," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
"Art Chicago," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
2004
"Summer Show '04," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003
"As Small As Possible," Zg Gallery, Chicago, IL
"60th Salon Show," Bachman Gallery, Munster, IN
2001 "Butterflies and Other Monsters" Gallery 312, Chicago, IL
"M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition," Midway Studios, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2000
"Faculty and Alumni Exhibition, IN University Northwest," Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Munster, IN
1998 "Senior Thesis Exhibition," Gallery Northwest, Gary, IN
ABBREVIATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2020 - Present - Department Chair, Art and Design Department South Suburban College
2014 - Present - Tenured Art Instructor, South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
2011-2013 - Tenure-track Art Instructor, South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
2010 - Vistiting Lecturer/Technition, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
PUBLICATIONS
2010 “Artist Creates Plenty of Something with ‘Nothing’” Tim Shellberg, The Times, February 5, 2010
2008 'Momentary Silence' Speaks for Itself, Tim Shellberg, The Times, January 18, 2008
2007 Fun, Form and Color in 'Bright' Group Show, Alan Artner, Chicago Tribune, December 14, 2007
2004 Review, Alan Artner, Chicago Tribune, March 12, 2004
Modest Minimalism: Puzzle Pieces, Michael Workman, Newcity, February 26, 2004
AWARDS
2009 Honorable Mention, Salon Show, Jurors: Patty Carroll & Tony Jones
2007 Juror’s Award, Salon Show, Juror: James Yood
2005 Research grant, The Center for Cultural Discovery and Learning,
Indiana University Northwest
2003 Award of Distinction and Honorable Mention, Salon Show,Juror: Michael Rooks
1998 Full tuition for graduate study at The University of Chicago
1997 Purchase Award, Indiana University Northwest
1996 Undergraduate Research Grant, Undergraduate Research Fund,
Indiana University Northwest Purchase Award, Indiana University Northwest
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Chicago Sculpture International, P.O. Box 803816, Chicago, IL 60680-4114
Member, International Sculpture Center, 14 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B Hamilton, NJ 08619
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